MINOT — John Bunker of Palermo, author of “Not Far From the Tree,” addressed the Minot and Hebron historical societies recently on the history of apples. Bunker has spent more than 40 years studying and researching apple production with emphasis on the heritage varieties found locally. He said historical evidence shows that the first […]
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County historical societies, American Legion join forces for expo
OXFORD – A celebration of history – both local and national – will be on display this weekend when historical societies from throughout Oxford County and the Anderson Staples American Legion join forces to present the inaugural Oxford County Historical and Military Expo. The first of what is hoped to be an annual event will […]
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Rumford, Mexico Historical Societies to host Sumner museum tour on Sept. 19
RUMFORD — Historical societies in Rumford and Mexico will kick off the fall meeting schedule with a museum tour in Sumner from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. Rumford Historical Society member Jane Peterson said the The Past Gas and Ancient Oil Petroleum Collectible Museum is at 380 Black Mountain Road in Sumner. “Neither […]
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Students, historical societies teaming up for ‘scanning party’
PERU — The Friends of Peru Elementary School will host a “scanning party” for River Valley historical societies at 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, at the old school, Chairman Nick Waugh said. The purpose is to electronically scan old photographs, letters and artifacts for addition to the database of the Maine Memory Network. The project […]
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Rumford, Mexico historical societies hosting joint potluck supper
MEXICO — The Rumford and Mexico historical societies will be teaming up at 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, in the Calvin Lyons Room of the Mexico Town Hall for a joint potluck supper. Rumford Historical Society President Jane Peterson said that the potluck supper between the two towns is normally an annual event, but they […]